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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:57 AM
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Is keeping one group of folks from marrying at the top of YOUR agenda?
Reid: The Senate Should Address the Issues that Matter Most to America

5/25/2006 11:40:00 AM

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=66413

WASHINGTON, May 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid today called on Bush Republicans in the Senate to put aside their partisan agenda and tackle the issues that matter most to Americans. Unfortunately, Senate Majority Leader Frist has announced the Senate will spend June focusing on gay marriage and the politics of division and distortion.

"Today, Bush Republicans kicked off their campaign of dividing the country instead of addressing the real priorities of American families. Our country faces great challenges: record high gas prices, skyrocketing health care costs and an intractable war in Iraq. Yet instead of addressing these issues, Senator Frist has chosen to put the politics of division ahead of real progress by pushing for a debate on a divisive amendment that will write discrimination into the constitution.

"This is exactly why the American people are looking for a new direction that puts their priorities ahead of partisan politics. Democrats stand ready with real solutions for the country. This Memorial Day, Democrats will be focused on the high cost of gasoline that is squeezing millions of American families who are filling their tanks and hitting the road this weekend. Unfortunately, Bush Republicans would rather focus on purely divisive maneuvers than real solutions that address the growing energy crisis."
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FreakinDJ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 11:03 AM
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1. Who would da thunk it - 1st immigration then Gay Marriage
WOW what a summer filled with superstars from bigotry central
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xxqqqzme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 11:09 AM
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3. just think if the rethugs had real balls
they'd try 2 repeal the Civil Rights Act - now THAT is the actual agenda.
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 11:05 AM
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2. Hmmm, preventing idiot rightwingers from marrying...that's tempting
But really, we need to stop them from procreating....!
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 11:11 AM
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4. You might have something there
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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